repercussions

Example Sentences

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More than a million people displaced from the south face an "uprooting... with terrible repercussions," she said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Wall Street analysts have frequently warned about the repercussions if global crude stays around $100 a barrel or if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked as the Iran war drags on.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

But if, and when, one strikes, the repercussions could be dire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

To avoid repercussions at her job at Alabama State College, however, Robinson passed public leadership of the protest over to black ministers, including King.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

After the attack, there had been repercussions all around.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo